Case studies
CIST (The Centre for Infrastructure Skills and Technology) in Llangefni provides companies and individuals with specialist training and accredited qualifications in Construction, Civil Engineering, Carbon Reduction and Retrofit. Individuals we’ve supported share their stories below, find out how training with CIST has helped their careers and businesses.
Shaun Conrad
Shaun felt he was stuck in a job that was taking him nowhere, so he signed up to PLA and changed his story. From a groundsman to a full time, self employed Heavy Plant Operator Instructor, Shaun applied for a Personal Learning Account and attended courses at CIST, Llangefni.
Bea O'Loan
Bea was interested in Health and Safety but was working as a dispenser in a pharmacy. She signed up for PLA funding, attended a course at CIST and is now a HSEQ Coordinator for Jennings Building and Civil Engineering. By signing up to PLA and attending a NEBOSH course through CIST Bea was able to progress in her career.
Francesa Giacomet
From a warehouse operative to a qualified Gas Engineer, Francesca wanted a different career and applied for a Personal Learning Account and attended a Domestic Gas course at CIST, Llangefni. With the funding from the Personal Learning Account, Francesa is now a qualified Gas Engineer.
Gwyn Jones
G&D Jones Ltd specialising in electrical and plumbing work and has more recently diversified services to include biomass and heat pumps. Operating in rural areas much of the company’s work comes from the agricultural sector, about 90% of its work with new builds includes heat pumps or PV panels.
Paul Carter
Get Carter uk 365 UK has seen increasing demand for renewable energy in domestic and commercial property sectors. The company was able to access training in Solar Thermal, Heat Pump pump technologies along with Energy Efficiency and Water regulations training to meet demand.
Robert Williams
The company’s accessed training through CIST in order to provide up-to-date information for customers about new energy efficiency systems that will improve efficiency and save money. As Robert Williams Plumbing and Heating company expands, specialist industry training is invaluable within a rapidly developing industry.
Steven Safhill-Jones
Safhill-Jones Plumbing and Heating work on renovations and upgrades to old plumbing and heating systems. Business owner Steve has an eye to the future, he aims to build the business by working with domestic and commercial customers and is currently focused on developing expertise in renewable energy technologies and retrofit.